Weekly Bulletin – May 21 – 25, 2018

This U.S. federal holiday is celebrated on the last Monday of May to honor the men and women who have died while serving in the military.

The custom of honoring ancestors by cleaning cemeteries and decorating graves is an ancient and worldwide tradition, but the specific origin of Memorial Day, or Decoration Day as it was first known, are unclear.

In early rural America, this duty was usually performed in late summer and was an occasion for family reunions and picnics. After the Civil War, America’s need for a secular, patriotic ceremony to honor its military dead became prominent, as monuments to fallen soldiers were erected and dedicated, and ceremonies centering on the decoration of soldiers’ graves were held in towns and cities throughout the nation.

After World War I, the day expanded to honor those who have died in all American wars.

No less than 25 places have been named in connection with the origin of Memorial Day, and states observed the holiday on different dates. In 1971, Memorial Day became a national holiday by an act of Congress; it is now celebrated on the last Monday in May.

The wearing of poppies in honor of America’s war dead is traditionally done on Memorial Day (not Veterans Day). The origin of the red poppy as a modern-day symbol of this day was actually the idea of an American woman, Miss Moina Michael.

In war-torn battlefields, the red field poppy (papaver rhoeas) was one of the first plants to grow. Its seeds scattered in the wind and sat dormant in the ground, only germinating when the ground is disturbed—as it was by the very brutal fighting during World War 1.

The practice of wearing of poppies was further inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields,” written in 1915 by Canadian soldier John McCrae. He saw the poppies in burials around his artillery position in Belgium.

Today, poppies are both the symbol of loss of life as a symbol of recovery and new life, especially in support of those servicemen who were damaged physically or emotionally.

Social Hour, Buffet Lunch and Lots of Fun! Flyers and details to follow. Save the date!

SCHOOL ACCOUNTANT’S LAST DAY FOR SPRING 2018 SEMESTER: The last day of school will be on 6/6/18, but the accountant will come on 6/7/18 (unofficial day). Any accounting activities regarding deposit and reimbursement should be submited before 6/7/18. If the sponsors forget submit reimbursement or check requests, they have to wait until fall semester begins. The accounting department won’t assign accountant to be in school during the summer.

SUBSTITUTE SYSTEM: The Substitute System’s phone number: 415-345-0064. The on-line system remains the same. If you have any questions please let me know.

SOCIAL COMMITTEE CONTRIBUTION: Just a reminder–if you haven’t already given your social committee contribution, it’s not too late. See Bettie Grinnell in the Main Office with your $25–checks or cash welcome!Social Committee

PARKING COURTESY: Please do not block other cars in both the Bay Street and the Polk Street parking lots. If you have to block a car, do it only for a few minutes and leave your Galileo Parking Hanger in plain sight in your car. If you do not have a Galileo Parking Hanger, see Bettie Grinnell in the Main Office. Mrs. Grinnell

NEW ACCOUNTANT: Galileo’s former accountant, Eva,has been transferred to SOTA. Our new accountant is Lisa and she will be at Galileo on Thursdays. Her office will remain in Room 206.

COFFEE AND COOKIES: Support Special Education by purchasing a cup of fresh roasted coffee $1.25 and cookies $.25. Available daily 7:45am all year long in either room 214 or 212. (alternating bi-weekly)

If you would like to use our delivery service please call x3214 or x3212.

Thanks!! Ms. Meghan & Ms.Nobello

SENIOR HOMEROOM ASSEMBLY: The Senior Homeroom Assembly will be this Thursday during homeroom in the Auditorium. All 12th Grade Homeroom Teachers should bring their students to the Auditorium on Thursday as soon as the bell rings. Homeroom Assemblies will continue through the end of May. Check the bulletin each week for the schedule.

TEACHER LOCATOR: The Current Teacher Locator is now posted on the Galileo Website. Check the Staff Support Area on the website. This document will be updated daily.

STAFF PHONE DIRECTORY: The current Staff Phone Directory is now posted on the Galileo website in the Staff Support Area. There are 2 versions which you can print out–legal size and letter size. This document will be updated as needed.

TEACHER VOICEMAIL: It is important for parents to contact their students’ teachers. If you have not set up your email, please see me and I can help facilitate this. It is important for parents to be able to contact their child’s teachers. It takes 2-3 minutes and we can do it at my desk.

TEACHER EMERGENCY CARDS: Hi All– It is so important that we have current information on your emergency card about who to contact in an emergency. With so many new staff this year it has been challenging to reach out to everyone. If I did not give you an emergency card to complete, please see me. Thanks! Bettie Grinnell

STUDENTS

SENIOR HOMEROOM ASSEMBLY: The Senior Homeroom Assembly will be this Thursday during Homeroom. All 12th Grade Homeroom Teachers should bring their students to the Auditorium as soon as the bell rings.

GALILEO GEEK SQUAD: Interested in troubleshooting technology issues? Want to assist with the technology program and procedures during your free time at Galileo? Need IT or Tech experience for college/career? Looking for a fun and easy way to get Media Arts or Computer Science extra credit? JOIN GALILEO’S GEEK SQUAD!!! Geek Squad will spend their free periods being responsible for many of the technology issues that arise throughout the day at Galileo. Geek Squad will work on Chromebooks, MacBooks, PCs, iMacs, audio systems, SmartBoards, technology lab and carts, and miscellaneous tech items. Geek Squad members will receive a letter grade for their TA period as well as a signed letter of recommendation from a technology teacher to use on college and job applications. See Ms. Z in Room 260A for more information!

GALILEO BLACK HOODIE SWEATSHIRTS: ASB is selling Galileo black hoodie sweatshirts. You can buy them from ASB officers during lunch. Cost is $40.

Remind Text: Since you’ll “graduate” with your student this year, if you no longer want to be on the Remind Text, please email Ms. S. Chan and she will take you off the list: ChanS2@sfusd.edu

For 9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th:

The Youth Decoy Program: is a statewide initiative that exists to put a stop to underage tobacco sales by recruiting teenagers to operate as undercover agents who attempt to purchase tobacco products. The involvement of the undercover agents (Youth Decoys) greatly reduces tobacco sales to minors. Teens who participate in the Youth Decoy Program are also able to earn money, strengthen their college applications, and work resumes, as well as work to stop the injustice of underage tobacco sales. The $100 in gift cards is basically a sign up bonus. If you enroll in the program, you will get at least $25 in visa gift cards. When you work, you will receive $5 per store you visit. For more details: www.decoyca.org

For 9th, 10th, & 11th:

SFSU & USF college campus visit: 5/23 @ all day: Join us in visiting two of our backyard colleges? Please pick up a permission slip in the Advising Hub Room 209 from Vivian. Spots are limited, first come first served.

11th and 12th graders are best suited but if there is room we can accept raising 10th graders as long as they are prepared to take a college level class.

For 11th:

Summer Start by JCYC Educational Talent Search: Every Tues. & Thur. from 6/12-6/28 @ 1:30pm-4pm @ CCSF Main Campus @ 50 Phelan Ave. MUB 357: To Prepare current juniors to get ready for senior year: free snacks, field trip on 6/20 and workshops on different topics you need to know. To RSVP: talk to Vicki in RM 209.

Free College Fly-In Program: Some colleges start to put out free fly-in program to visit their campus in the fall. This is a fun opportunity and you will learn a lot about their communities. Please check the updated College Fly-In Program list:http://galileoweb.org/college/flyin/

Summer Start by JCYC Educational Talent Search: Every Tues. & Thur. from 6/12-6/28 @ 1:30pm-4pm @ CCSF Main Campus @ 50 Phelan Ave. MUB 357: To Prepare current juniors to get ready for senior year: free snacks, field trip on 6/20 and workshops on different topics you need to know. To RSVP: talk to Vicki in RM 209.

Free College Fly-In Program: Some colleges start to put out free fly-in program to visit their campus in the fall. This is a fun opportunity and you will learn a lot about their communities. Please check the updated College Fly-In Program list: http://galileoweb.org/college/flyin/

Payment for lost text books: In order to be cleared for gradation, you need to return all textbooks to your teachers or pay for them by5/21 if you’ve lost them. Make payment to Ms. On in RM 258.

RISE UP! 5/24 @ 2:15pm @ RM 104: Seniors, this program is for Asian Pacific Islander Youth, but geared towards Chinese Immigrants who have been in the United States 6 Years or less and will be attending City College for their college starting 2018. You will get support for CCSF Application Assistance, One-on-One Support, Job Readiness, College Readiness, College/Career Advising, Internship/Work Experiences, Scholarship Application Assistance, Volunteer Opportunities, Participate in a Community Service Learning Project, & Earn a Stipend. Applications are available at CYC Main Office (1038 Post Street) or e-mail: Ami Wong: amiw@cycsf.org

CCSF All-in-One Day events: 6/9 from 8:45am-5pm, 6/13 from 12:45pm-8:30pm, & 6/23 @ 8:45am-5pm: If you need to take placement exams, do orientation, or get counseling with an academic advisor, please bring your photo ID and CCSF ID number with you. Please RSVP by emailing: testing@ccsf.edu (include, you full name, CCSF student ID, date that you want to sign-up for and test(s) you want to take.

Scholarship Awards: If you win any scholarship awards, please give Michael (RM 209) a copy of your notification or email him the info.: michaell@uaspire.org. We will need this info. by 4/27 in order to print your name and scholarship award on the graduation program.

Scholarship Scam: if you get a call telling you that you’ve won a scholarship or that they are calling from the federal dept. to give you a scholarship, and they need your bank account information, please DON’T give out your parents’ nor your own information. If you’re not sure that is a scam, please talk to a counselor or an advisor to verify. If you’re told to pay to apply for a scholarship, that’s a scam.

uAspire can help you with financial aid related questions. Turn in your uAspire consent forms to Michael in room 209 to receive financial aid help.

If you’re interested in applying for scholarships, please check the updated Scholarship List either on http://galileoweb.org/college/scholarships/ or on the Scholarship bulletin board in the Counseling Center (RM 258).

Supporting you every step of the way for the college application process, just ask for help!

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About Galileo Academy

The Galileo Academy of Science and Technology provides students with career pathways in biotechnology, environmental science, health, hospitality and tourism, computer science, and creative media technology.

A San Francisco public high school, Galileo Academy is part of the San Francisco Unified School District - SFUSD.

Non-Discrimination Policy: San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or Director of the Office of Equity (CCR Title 5 and Title IX Officer), Keasara (Kiki) Williams, at 415-355-7334 or equity@sfusd.edu. A copy of SFUSD’s uniform complaint policy and SFUSD’s non-discrimination policy are available upon request.